Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR PN 16 N014
Apply for BOR PN 16 N014
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Large Woody Material and Flow Augmentation Feasibility Analysis and Project Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 03, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $192,970.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation posted a public notice titled "Large Woody Material and Flow Augmentation Feasibility Analysis and Project Development" (Funding Opportunity Number BOR PN 16 N014) under CFDA 15.517. It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity and is expected to be issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the federal agency anticipates having substantial involvement in the funded work rather than simply providing a pass-through grant.
The announcement is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a notice that the Bureau of Reclamation intends to fund specific project activities without full and open competition. In practical terms, that means Reclamation is signaling an intent to make a non-competitive (or limited-competition) award, typically to a particular organization or a very small set of eligible entities, rather than running an open call where multiple applicants submit proposals for review.
The project focus, as stated in the title, is on feasibility analysis and project development related to "large woody material" and "flow augmentation." Large woody material usually refers to the strategic placement or management of large wood in river and stream channels and floodplains to improve habitat complexity, stabilize banks, influence sediment transport, and support aquatic ecosystems. Flow augmentation commonly refers to actions or planning intended to increase or better manage streamflows (often during critical low-flow periods) to meet ecological objectives such as fish passage, temperature moderation, and habitat connectivity. Taken together, the title suggests the work is centered on evaluating whether these kinds of river restoration and flow-related interventions are feasible and then advancing the planning and design needed to move toward implementation.
Eligibility, as listed in the source data, is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, aligning with restoration, habitat improvement, watershed planning, or related ecological and hydrologic analyses. The anticipated scale is relatively modest and targeted: the award ceiling is $192,970, and the Bureau of Reclamation expected to make one award.
The opportunity record indicates it was created on August 3, 2016, with an original closing date of August 17, 2016. In the context of a notice that is not requesting applications, that closing date typically functions more like a public notice period deadline rather than a competitive application deadline, reflecting the timeframe during which the agency is formally posting its intent before proceeding with the planned award.
Overall, this notice describes a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award by the Bureau of Reclamation to support feasibility and project development work on river or watershed actions involving large woody material and potential flow augmentation, with funding capped at $192,970 and eligibility limited to qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this Bureau of Reclamation public notice?
The public notice is titled "Large Woody Material and Flow Augmentation Feasibility Analysis and Project Development."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR PN 16 N014.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice is listed under CFDA 15.517.
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA) or open solicitation?
No. The announcement is explicitly not a request for applications. It is a public notice of intent by the Bureau of Reclamation to fund specific project activities without full and open competition.
What does it mean that the Bureau of Reclamation intends to fund without "full and open competition"?
It means the Bureau of Reclamation is signaling an intent to make a non-competitive (or limited-competition) award, typically aimed at a particular organization or a very small set of eligible entities, rather than running an open call where multiple applicants submit proposals for review.
What type of funding opportunity is this categorized as?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What award instrument is expected for this funding action?
The notice indicates the award is expected to be issued as a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency anticipates having substantial involvement in the funded work, rather than simply providing a pass-through grant with minimal federal participation.
What activities or project work does this notice focus on?
Based on the title, the focus is on feasibility analysis and project development related to large woody material and flow augmentation, with the overall work centered on evaluating whether these interventions are feasible and advancing planning and design toward potential implementation.
What is meant by "large woody material" in river or watershed projects?
Large woody material usually refers to the strategic placement or management of large wood in river and stream channels and floodplains. It is commonly used to improve habitat complexity, stabilize banks, influence sediment transport, and support aquatic ecosystems.
What is meant by "flow augmentation" in this notice?
Flow augmentation commonly refers to actions or planning intended to increase or better manage streamflows, often during critical low-flow periods, to meet ecological objectives such as fish passage, temperature moderation, and habitat connectivity.
What is the general program area or funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, which aligns with restoration, habitat improvement, watershed planning, and related ecological and hydrologic analyses.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description specifically excludes institutions of higher education.
How many awards does the Bureau of Reclamation expect to make?
The notice indicates the Bureau of Reclamation expected to make one award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount of funding mentioned?
The award ceiling is $192,970.
Is the $192,970 amount the expected award size or a cap?
The notice describes $192,970 as the award ceiling, meaning it is the maximum amount indicated for the award.
When was this opportunity record created?
The opportunity record indicates it was created on August 3, 2016.
What was the original closing date listed for this notice?
The original closing date is listed as August 17, 2016.
If this is not a request for applications, what does the closing date represent?
In the context of a notice that is not requesting applications, the closing date typically functions more like a public notice period deadline rather than a competitive application deadline. It reflects the timeframe during which the agency formally posts its intent before proceeding with the planned award.
Is this notice describing a competitive grant where multiple proposals will be reviewed?
No. The notice describes an intent to fund specific project activities without full and open competition, which is the opposite of a standard open competitive grant competition.
What is the overall purpose of this funding action as described?
Overall, the notice describes a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award by the Bureau of Reclamation to support feasibility and project development work on river or watershed actions involving large woody material and potential flow augmentation.
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